2022 Tesla Model 3: recalls and problems
18 recalls and 765 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is forward collision avoidance.
Most common problems
What owners report
When the chair automatically moves to the easy in and out setting it does so without any safety measure to stop it moving when blocked. it is so strong that it crushed my hydroflask water bottle when it was stuck beneath. if that had been a foot or arm of a person, or if they were just unable to move away then it could cause serious injury like broken bones or crushing.
At approximately 32,916 miles, the powered trunk lift strut on my 2022 tesla model 3 separated from its mounting ball stud during normal use. there was no collision or external impact. when the strut separated, it struck the rear glass and caused the glass to break. tesla inspected and repaired the vehicle. tesla’s final service invoice states: “strut failure was responsible for breaking back glass.” i am concerned t
My 2022 tesla model 3 long range has developed a failure of the autopilot/adas computer. the ap computer remains installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection. the vehicle operated normally before software update 2026.26.6. following the update, driving visualization and autopilot began going offline, along with automatic headlights, automatic turn signals, emergency braking, collision and traffic warning
With its latest upgrade, 2026.20.6.11 with full self-driving v14 light, tesla no longer allows users to set a max speed. this is very dangerous, especially in school zones where the vehicle, with full self-driving, consistently misreads the speed limit. there is no way to revert this "upgrade." many people have posted about this concern, but tesla is ignoring it.
Crash-test ratings
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 4 DR AWD | ||||
| 2022 Tesla Model 3 4 DR RWD |
Source: NHTSA recalls, complaints and NCAP APIs, covering Model 3. Last refreshed 2026-09-29.